History
Prior to the International Import-Export Institute’s founding in 1995, there was no established worldwide standards organization that offered international trade certification. As the international trade industry continues to grow exponentially, there is an increasing need for validation of professional proficiency. It is important that industry professionals to have a meaningful voice in establishing industry standards. To meet this need, in 1995, the IIEI formed the organization that is now the IIEI Certification (formerly called the Certification Board of Governors). It is comprised of volunteers who offer their expertise and time to ensure that the IIEI Certification global standards reflect the “best practices” and needs of industry.
The First to Offer International Trade Training and Education Online
The IIEI has continuously offered its practical courses and programs online since its first import and exporting course was offered in August of 1996. What began as an effort to train industry professionals worldwide to pass the industry certification examination has now become the global standard for international trade education, training and certification accepted in over 140 nations and thousands of organizations worldwide.
World-Class Standards
The Institute is dedicated two guiding principles: First, to provide world-class, practical international trade related education, including accredited bachelor degrees, and secondly, to offer learning experiences and education that support preparation for the various IIEI Certification programs. These tasks are accomplished with the assistance of advisors, college and university experts and industry professionals worldwide. Whether an individual student is interested in taking one class for personal development or a course of study to prepare for an advanced international tradel certification, the school’s courses are designed to create a rich, meaningful educational environment. Courses are designed to build skills and provide practical knowledge for both domestic and international students.
As a result of these accomplishments, the IIEI is formally recongized by the U. S. Department of Commerce, the government of the People Republic of China, and governments around the world.
An Accredited University
In June 2003, the IIEI gained national accreditation as a four-year university from the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. In 2008, the IIEI’s accreditation was renewed until 2013.
On January 1, 2008, the IIEI reorganized and became the globally acclaimed online premiere business school at Dunlap-Stone University.
